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Internet Development and Internet Addiction in China

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Internet Addiction Among Cyberkids in China: Risk Factors and Intervention Strategies

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Chapter 2 presented a literature review of relevant theories and previous research, and proposed a research framework for this research. The purpose of this chapter is to provide background information on the main concern (Internet addiction in Mainland China) for this research, and justification of the current study.

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Jiang, Q. (2019). Internet Development and Internet Addiction in China. In: Internet Addiction Among Cyberkids in China: Risk Factors and Intervention Strategies. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-3792-5_3

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